Three suspects wounded and arrested in shootout with police
08 July 2017 | From Arrive Alive
Friday 2017-07-07: Today at about 13:00, SAPS members from the Crime Intelligence Head Office task team followed up on information which led them to the Edenvale area in Gauteng.
The police members, supported by the Gauteng Traffic Saturation Unit, private security and Tracker, observed suspects in the Greenstone Hill area near the Greenstone Mall and approached them . As the law enforcement team identified themselves and tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects opened fire on the officers who returned fire . Three suspects were wounded and arrested.
Two unlicensed firearms and a suspected hijacked vehicle, linked to a Brackendowns case, were recovered on the scene. The suspects are in their twenties and thirties and were taken to hospital for medical attention under police guard.
Cases of possession of unlicensed firearms as well as possession of suspected hijacked motor vehicle have been opened for investigation. The suspects will appear in court in due course.
The South African Police Service has prioritised the trio crimes of house robbery, business robbery and vehicle hijacking and the team is commended on the arrest of these suspects.
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A man was arrested after a 44 year old woman was found dead inside a home on Long Island Avenue in Parkgate, Verulam, on Thursday afternoon.
KZN VIP responded after receiving a report from a concerned resident. SAPS, KZN VIP and other emergency services attended the scene. KZN VIP medics found the
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The ongoing fight against marine resource crimes yielded positive results when members deployed under Operation Ukubuza arrested two suspects for the illegal possession and transportation of #abalone on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
At approximately 17:00, members received information regarding alleged
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene of an industrial accident at Charleston Hill, Paarl.
Fall from height. 1 patient with critical injuries.
Mike Charlie 1
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Tengo will be the third model built at Plant Kariega alongside Polo and Polo Vivo
This new SUV has been developed specifically for African markets
Kariega – Making history in more ways than one, the first Volkswagen Tengo destined for an African customer rolled off the production line at
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
When emergencies happen, every second counts!
SCP Private Search & Rescue responded to a vehicle fire along the **Gordon Road Off-Ramp**, where our crew worked alongside the **City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (COJ EMS)** to bring the situation under control.
Our team assisted
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
October brought stronger sales across the used car market, with Toyota extending its lead and several popular models posting double-digit growth.
At a Glance – October Car Sales
Used Cars
• Sales: 36,046 (+6.6% MoM, +8.2% YoY)
• Average price: R404,898 (-6.5% MoM, -2.7%
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A driver escaped unharmed after six armed suspects reportedly forced him out of his white Isuzu D Max on Newcentre Drive and drove off with the bakkie. The suspects reportedly arrived in a white Hyundai Grand i10.
The KZN VIP Control Centre received the report at approximately 05h44 and immediately
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Traffic was severely affected on Wednesday evening after a serious two-vehicle crash left wreckage strewn across the M41 towards Phoenix.
KZN VIP emergency teams responded swiftly. Medics treated and stabilised patients with moderate injuries at the scene before transporting them to a medical facility
12 Nov 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Modimolle Speed Arrest
Date: 11-11-2026 | Time: 07:10 | Place: N1 Sondela
Vehicle: Mercedes Benz | Speed: 175 km/h
Operation By: Limpopo Provincial Traffic Officers, Modimolle Traffic Station
BELA BELA — He was in such a hurry, he arrived early — not at his destination, but at the